The Maria I. New Children's Hormone Foundation

A New York based, non-profit organization created to support

research on genetic endocrine disorders

Dr. Maria I. New is a world renowned pediatric endocrinologist who has had over 50 years experience working on genetic disorders of steroid hormone synthesis childhood hypertension and disorders of sexual development.

The primary goals of the foundation are to provide support for:

Research of Dr. Maria New and her group focus on making better diagnoses, treating and potentially curing children suffering from genetic hormonal disorders.

Education of the young physician-scientists who will be Dr. New’s legacy as innovative leaders to the future in Pediatric Endocrinology

Dr. New's group includes Dr. Madeleine Harbison, Dr. Mabel Yau, and Dr. Ahmed Khattab. Their research focuses on genetic disorders of adrenal steroidogenesis, sexual differentiation and childhood hypertension. Prenatal, genetic diagnosis and treatment of these disorders is a major focus of Dr. New’s research.